Client Onboarding

Responsibilities

•  Support direct team manager for all onboarding processes
• Manage daily onboarding requests for all divisions of Mizuho
• End to end onboarding coordination
• Compose KYC packages and perform due diligence on new clients based on risk rating including FinCen requirements and Enhanced Due Diligence
• Conduct OFAC and Negative News searches on clients and related parties to identify and assess potential risks to the firm
• Ability to prioritize onboarding cases to ensure completion prior to deadlines
• Collect, review all required documents/info and provide response in a timely manner
• Review monthly Americas Legal Compliance Dept. (ALCD) exceptions for new onboarding remediation
• Adhere to internal audit requirements
• Recommend and assist in requirements for efficiencies where needed
• Ability to spot and raise a discrepancy (for example, SIC/Sector Codes aren’t in line with client’s primary business activities, etc.)
• Familiarity with state of secretary sites, along with other necessary documentation (i.e.: 2111, Dodd Frank Protocol 1 &2, etc.).
• Ability to understand an entity’s organization structure, as well as when full KYC Onboarding is required versus streamlined KYC Onboarding is required.
• Build strong working relationships and liaise with external dependents and internal groups such as Clients, Sales, Credit, Legal, Compliance, Sanctions, Regulatory, Tax and Operations, etc.
  
  

Skills And Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Ideal candidate should be a team player and fast learner
•  Independent, positive attitude, hardworking and eager to learn
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Great communication skills a must
• Appropriate and confidential handling of client data
• Adaptable, flexible and willing to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• KYC, Onboarding background a plus
• Knowledge of Dodd-Frank, etc. regulatory background a plus
• Understanding of FinCen requirements a plus
• Prior experience in financial services a plus
  
  

The expected base salary ranges from $64,000 - $85,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Other Requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill , Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.